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Lashawn Sylvester, Sport Management Major

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October 26, 2016

What is the name of the company and your internship position?Lashawn Sylvester: I interned at Medgar Evers College, as an Athletic Administrator intern.

Can you describe your position and some of your daily tasks?LS: My position within this company was to research and help update the student athletic handbook. Also to assisted in anything that the Athletic Director needed. Such as the following below:
- Assist the Athletic Director with daily operation task
- Assist with compliance and collection of information from student-athletes
- Assist with scheduling of all sports
- Assist with facility management

How did you land your internship?LS: I found out about the internship through a friend that lead me to the CUNY Athletics website.

What did you learn from your internship experience?LS: I learned that if you don’t speak up for what you want as a women in sports you will not get to far. Always let your voice be heard.

Has it changed your plans or career choice when you leave college?LS: It has change my plans just a little, but has not change my career choice after graduating from Caz.

Did you enjoy your internship?LS: Yes, I did enjoy my internship. It was the best experience of my life! This experience has help me to understand myself and what I would like to do with in the future.

Do you have any advice to students who are looking for an internship or why it is important?LS: Ask everyone that you know to help you find an internship. Your network is the best thing that you can have and it will help you land an incredible opportunity.